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San Francisco drug users bring harm reduction to the streets – KALW

San Francisco drug users bring harm reduction to the streets – KALW

San Francisco drug users bring harm reduction to the streets
KALW
For example, there are methadone clinics and substance abuse recovery programs. One of the programs that came… Continue reading

Medicaid rates pinch treatment centers

Medicaid rates pinch treatment centers
The federal government is now picking up the tab for most of Washington's publicly funded treatment of drug addiction, courtesy of President Barack Obama's health care law. But some providers of drug and alcohol treatment… Continue reading

In which country drug abuse treatment is part of the primary health care programme?

Question by Jehanzeb K: In which country drug abuse treatment is part of the primary health care programme?

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Answer by huggz
It is in the UK, but vastly underfunded and too few beds!

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HHS leaders call for expanded use of medications to combat opioid overdose

HHS leaders call for expanded use of medications to combat opioid overdose
NIDA supports most of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to inform… Continue reading

talking to kids aobut their genetic predisposition to drug and alcohol abuse?

Question by rdh48040: talking to kids aobut their genetic predisposition to drug and alcohol abuse?
any good resources out there?

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Answer by Jeancommunicates
All of your abstinence groups touch on drug and alcohol abuse.

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Chapters Capistrano Addresses Rise in Baby Boomer Alcoholism with Flexible

Chapters Capistrano Addresses Rise in Baby Boomer Alcoholism with Flexible
Noting that many older Americans have also reported significant struggles of painkiller addiction, Shea believes it is important for addiction recovery facilities to provide flexible treatment options and environments… Continue reading